Pygmalion stories are common in the genre this is one of the better ones., This clever twist on Pygmalion reverses roles, not only with the principles, but with the actions of others in the cast. Despite social restrictions, Ivy, Jack, and forge strong friendships and figure out ways to do good with the power and money behind Jack's title, while avoiding the endless cycle of vapid gossip, petty jealousies, and idle pursuits. her desire to make a difference infuses the story with excitement and action. Despite a reputation for circumspect behavior, Ivy is no demure Regency debutante.
Get comfortable and enjoy getting to know its characters and their stories!, Fans of sweet Regencies will enjoy this fun romance, in which proper lady Ivy Carlisle plays Professor Higgins to merchant sailor Jack Elliot's Eliza. This is an easy read that gives readers the opportunity to imagine living in an earlier time. Nancy Campbell Allen does a nice job of making her characters likeable and believable. She and her husband are the parents of three children.Everything one would like to see in a regency piece is found here. She has contributed to A Timeless Romance Anthology and Altered Perceptions.Īllen is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has penned two series: the Faith of our Fathers series ( A House Divided, To Make Men Free, Through the Perilous Fight, One Nation Under God) and the Isabelle Webb series ( Legend of the Jewel, The Pharaoh’s Daughter, and The Grecian Princess). Her titles include: No Time for Love, A Time for the Heart, Echoes, The Secret of the India Orchid, Beauty and the Clockwork Beast, and My Fair Gentleman.
She has presented at numerous writing conferences and events. She is also a Whitney Award Finalist (2011).Īllen earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Weber State University. Her first book was released in 1999 ( Love Beyond Time) and in 2005, she won the Utah Best of State award. Allen, is the author of several novels in a variety of genres.
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